The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department has been
providing contract law enforcement services to the City
of Santee since it became incorporated in 1980. Additionally, the station provides law enforcement
services to the residents who live in the unincorporated
communities of Lakeside and El Cajon.

Patrol

Patrol deputies respond to calls for service 24
hours a day. Each patrol deputy is assigned to a
geographical “beat” area which enables the deputies to
become familiar with the residents in their “beat” and
with the problems in the area. The “beat” system is a
cornerstone of the community oriented policing concept
requiring the interaction of neighborhood residents with
law enforcement.

Patrol deputies also participate in the community,
while on duty, attending Neighborhood Watch meetings and
making presentations to youth groups, service groups and
schools.

Traffic

The traffic division handles vehicle code
enforcement, traffic collision investigations and
traffic control within the city of Santee. The
California Highway Patrol is the agency responsible for
traffic enforcement in the unincorporated areas
throughout the State of California.

The San Diego County Sheriff’s Senior Volunteer
Patrol program is designed to draw upon the experience
of senior citizens from our community. The men and women
participating in the Santee Station’s program provide
valuable assistance to existing staff as it strives to
increase the quality of life in the community. These dedicated volunteers, seniors 50 years and
older, provide many valuable services to our community
including:

Volunteers undergo a background check, receive
training to perform their duties, and are asked to work
a minimum of six hours per week. Volunteers are always
needed. If interested, please contact (619) 956-4000.